STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS

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Looking for a new way to prepare asparagus? A friend prepared this for our family, and it is now one of our favorites. It is best with the thin asparagus. This dish is great with baked ham.

Provided by Deere Mom

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
6 cups asparagus spears, snapped in 2-inch segments
2 teaspoons olive oil
2/3 cup green onion, chopped
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Combine garlic, broth, soy sauce, corn starch, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Mix well. Set aside.
  • Saute asparagus and green onion in olive oil for approximately 6-8 minutes, until crisp tender.
  • Stir sauce and add to asparagus and cook approximately 1 minute until sauce thickens.
  • Place in serving bowl and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Recipe does not keep well, so make only enough for one meal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.3, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 1140.1, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 4.3, Protein 9.8

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